One dead after fatal overnight shooting in Independence: police

Alyssa Mueller

April 29, 2024 at 2:47 PM

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — One man is dead after a deadly shooting in Independence early Monday morning, according to police.

Just after midnight on Monday, Independence police officers were sent to West South and South Woodland Avenue on reports of a shooting.

Woman confirmed dead in Quality Hill shooting Monday morning: KCPD

When officers arrived at the scene, a man was found with a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead by medical personnel.

There is an adult person of interest in custody at this time, in connection to the shooting. The shooting is currently under investigation.

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